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267: Healing from Betrayal Trauma with Duane Osterlind & Marnie Breecker
When we form intimate partnerships in life, it goes far beyond love. The relationship becomes our home, our social circle, our sense of safety, and our way of living.
That's why betrayal in intimate relationships, whether infidelity or lying, is so hurtful. It doesn't just cause emotional pain, but it also shakes our entire sense of safety and reality. It's a true multi-layered trauma that is not nearly as simple as breaking up and moving on or deciding to forgive and stay together.
The betrayed partner often faces feelings of confusion, self-doubt, shame, hurt, distrust and even PTSD. And…
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